Format: PC Genre: Historical RTS Age rating: 11+ On sale: 1st half 2003 Delve into the pages of history after the discovery of the American continent by Christopher Columbus in 1492 AD. Live through 300 years of fierce armed conflict for land, riches and freedom - all in four campaigns with 30 missions. You won't survive unless you perform superb strategic feats and exhibit a true flair for diplomacy. And the best part of it all is that you can decide for yourself which side you're going to be on! Keep a cool head, especially when 16,000 soldiers are firing their guns on the battlefield all around you. Get ready for never-ending first-rate excitement! Features: * Epic real-time strategy with historical background * Captivating real-time mayhems with up to 16,000 units * Era between 1492 and 1813 * 4 thrilling campaigns with 30 versatile missions: Pizarro's Expedition, the War of Tecumseh, the Seven Years War, the American War of Independence * 6 historical battles in multiplayer mode * 12 separate single player missions * 12 different nations and tribes: Spain, England, France, Aztecs, Incas, Mayas, Sioux, Delaware, Huron, Iroquois League, Pueblos, USA * 100 different units and 106 buildings * Tactical formations for infantry, cavalry and artillery using officers, drummers and standard bearers * Realistic artillery with gunner squadrons from transporting and loading cannon up to the effects of detonating cannon balls * Apart from wide range attacks, all shooting units can fight with swords and knives (Cold Steel Attack) * All buildings can be attacked, occupied and defended by troops * Fortresses, forts and log cabins provide defensive advantages; units can also be accommodated and trained there * Map Scaling: Pressing a single key gives an extensive overview of the fighting action through a special zoom perspective * Huge maps (30x20 screens, 1024x768 pixels) and fascinating landscapes in four different climatic zones * Detailed animation of all movements such as loading weapons, etc. * Fight morale is influenced by victories, defeats, food supplies, equipment and mercenary pay * Intricate diplomacy system, you can obtain warriors and raw materials for reasonable prices through e.g. an alliance with a neutral tribe * Natural environment can be used strategically: caves as hiding places or ambush starting points, hills extend the shooting range * Multiplayer mode for up to 7 players via LAN or Internet: Deathmatch, historical battles, automated championship system and global rating system * Detailed random maps in various sizes and with manifold settings for unlimited gaming fun * Distinctly improved AI